Accounts Payable Manager

Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the full-cycle Accounts Payable function and lead a high-performing team. This role partners closely with business units, external vendors, and an offshore AP team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and develop AP staff while managing workflow across onshore and offshore teams
• Oversee full-cycle AP including invoice intake, approval routing, and payment processing
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain AP aging and resolve discrepancies
• Manage vendor onboarding, W9/W8 collection, and vendor master data maintenance
• Ensure strong internal controls and segregation of duties over vendor changes
• Oversee annual 1099 reporting and support internal/external audits
• Manage fixed asset accounting including capitalization, depreciation, additions, disposals, and reconciliations
• Coordinate annual personal property tax filings
• Evaluate and improve AP processes, automation, and system enhancements
• Develop and monitor AP KPIs and performance metrics
• Serve as primary liaison for AP and vendor-related inquiries across internal departments

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong background in vendor maintenance, invoice processing, and payment operations
• Hands-on experience with 1099 reporting and AP-related tax compliance
• Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting and personal property tax requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with ERP systems and AP automation tools

Preferred:

• Experience supervising or partnering with offshore teams
• Experience in a public company or SOX-compliant environment
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Experience with PO/PR workflows
• Background in a regulated industry (e.g., financial services)

Please apply here or email sion@ignitedrecruiting.com with your resume for further consideration.